JOY LOVING HOME - SAHM, Productivity, Home Organization, Declutter, ADHD Mom, ADHD SAHM, ADHD Brain

184: Are You Being Haunted by The Ghost of Christmas Past?

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know that Christmas bin that has stuff in it that you never put out, but you never get rid of it either?  It's time to quit being haunted by it! ...

183: Getting Ahead Can be Dangerous to Your ADHD Brain - 4 Steps to Complete a Project When Your ADHD Brain Wants to Stop!

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So once in a blue moon you actually have made progress ahead of schedule...but your ADHD brain wants to stop so you can still frantically cross the fi...

182: A Hack to help your ADHD Brain to Tackle an Overwhelming Complex Project

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is here...are you filled with glad tidings? Or are you filled with overwhelm at all that had to get done and your ADHD Brain is panicking at...

181: Little Jolt of Joy - Try Something New

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm about to try something new...to me it is scary...and intimidating...and would be a lot easier if you join me with some encouragement! It's called ...

180: Break this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Create Systems & Routines For Your Home!

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you have heard how important it is to set up routines and systems for your home so that it will stay neat and orderly, right? Wrong...I say to brea...

179: The Most Important Tool to Use to Keep Your House Guest Ready if You Have ADHD

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are about to be in the season of having guests over a lot...if you have ADHD this can be a stressful time because you never seem to be able to keep...

178: Taking Messy Action When You Struggle with Motivation

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with Motivation? Are you afraid to take action because you think you are going about it wrong? Try Messy Action and see where it gets you! ...

177: How Do You Move Forward When You Don’t Have an End Goal?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know you need a space organized because it is driving you crazy...but, you don't know how you want it to work or look when you are done. How do yo...

176: 3 Organizing Hacks to Tackle A Messy Space That Scares You

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! Do you have a space in your house you are afraid to go into? Not because it is haunted...because it is Messy!? Try these 3 Organizing...

175: Our ADHD Brains Can Scare Us Into Negative Thinking

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beware of subject matter experts! It isn't their fault...it's ours for thinking we should be just as far along in our skill set as a beginner to someo...

174: ADHD Organizing & The Reverse Domino Effect

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the domino effect? It happens a lot if you are trying to update a room. Change the paint color and the next thing you know you are b...

173: 3 ADHD Hacks to Force Your Focus

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you just need something to force you to focus on your task...try one or more of these hacks and see if it helps! Connect with me: Website: h...

172: Lessons in Caring for Your Home with ADHD that I Learned from a Robot Vacuum - Part 2

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following up on Episode 171 where I shared the first 10 lessons from my robot vacuum. Today I share another 5. These are fun ways to look at how we ca...

171: Lessons in Caring for Your Home with ADHD that I Learned from a Robot Vacuum

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've made some observations in the last few weeks as my home has been being cleaned by 3 different robot vacuums. They relate to how our ADHD Brains h...

170: Break this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Conventional Organizing Methods Work Best

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 17 of a series I share on every 10th episode -  Organizing Rules to Break if you have ADHD. Today I talk about Conventional Organizing M...

169: Does Your Perfect Pantry Organization Cause You to Waste Food?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you bought all the pretty baskets and bins and your pantry looked Pinterest-worthy or Instagram-worthy at one point...but now you discover that you...

168: Little Jolt of Joy - The Enemy Isn’t Failure

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle to keep your home and your life in order, having struggles is not the problem. The evidence of trying and failing is a good thing. So ...

167: Setting Up Realistic Goals for Your ADHD Brain with 100 Days Left in the Year

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know tomorrow, 9/22/23, marks 100 days left in the year? What should you do with that time to keep your brain from wanting to do all the thing...

166: The Secret Professional Organizers Don’t Tell You that Keeps Them from Getting Overwhelmed in a Space

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do Professional Organizers never seem overwhelmed in their clients' homes? I'm sharing not just one but 3 reasons we don't get overwhelmed...and y...

165: 3 Steps to Take If You Aren’t Seeing Any Progress In Your Home

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you are working hard at decluttering and organizing and trying to clean up your house but you don't feel like you are making any progress...right? ...

164: 5 Tips for a Realistic Morning Routine for ADHD Moms

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried a morning routine before and had it fizzle out before the first week was even over? I'm betting you went too big and too new...instead ...

163: 3 Tips for Managing an ADHD Hyper Focus Binge Cleaning - So You Don’t Burn Out Before It is Done!

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever gotten a burst of energy and motivation and started to finally clean through a space that has been driving your crazy? It seems like you...

162: ADHD Routines - Sustainable vs One Time Use

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know moving from one time use items towards sustainability is best for the environment but what about for our ADHD brains? In this episode I explor...

161: A Professional Organizer’s Thoughts on Monica’s Closet

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a Friends fan? Remember the episode about Monica's closet? The one where we find out that she is secretly messy? It is played for laughs...and...

160: Break this Decluttering Rule if You Have ADHD - Get Rid of Fantasy Self Clutter

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about Fantasy Self Clutter? Do you need to be getting rid of it?   Learn about it on today's podcast!   Connect with me: Website: htt...

159: Back to School Blitz - Part 5 - Your ADHD Mindset Superpower - Embrace Being a Fish

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I mention all the time that we are fish brains and that isn't a bad thing...it is just that the world is made for monkey brains. Today we are talking ...

158: Back to School Blitz - Part 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back to School preparations part 4. Realistic thoughts on breakfast, lunch & snack preparation for the school year.    Connect with me: Website:...

157: Back to School Blitz - Part 3 - Closet Reset Before School Starts

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Need to make sure your kid has clothes that fit for the new school year? Or you are interested in cleaning your own closet out?  Listen in and see if...

156: Back to School Blitz - Part 2 - Homework Station w/Homework Hack for ADHD Kids!

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 in our Back to School Blitz Series! We are talking about how to set up a homework station that will be ready for anything your kid needs to do....

155: Back To School Blitz! - Part 1 - Mudroom

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a new 5 part series that is called the Back To School Blitz! Join me for the next 5 days as we explore getting ready for the new school year!...

154: Little Jolt of Joy - If You Give an ADHD Brain Some Inspiration...

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding inspiration & encouragement from the Picture Book Series by Laura Numeroff If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.   These picture books are a gre...

153: It Is Never Too Late for a Reset

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like summer is almost over and you haven't done all the things you had hoped to accomplish? Me Too! I'm Introducing a Super Simple Summer Rese...

152: 3 Tips if You Are Having Trouble Taking Action on Your Home!

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've been stuck. If you have been too, see if these 3 tips could help! Sources of Inspiration https://instagram.com/home.taylored Check out Taylor Bow...

151: Is it Time to Add a Power Up to Your ADHD Brain?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I just watched the Mario movie and thought...wouldn't it be nice to have a power up in real life? Then I remembered that ADHD Brains do have 4 Power U...

150: Break This Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - If You Don’t Have Time to Do It Right the First Time, When Will You Have Time to Do It Over?

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part of the "Break This Rule if You Have ADHD" Series. Today we discuss the problem with the advice "If you don't have time to do it right, when will ...

Bonus Episode 20: Keep It Simple Summer!

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen for a fun way to keep your house in order this summer!!  Gamified for your ADHD Brain & Family Fun! Connect with me: Email: joy@joylovinghome....

149: Little Jolt of Joy - Believing is Seeing!

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's chat about the power of confirmation bias and how it convinces us that whatever we believe about ourselves is true. Let's use that power to our ...

148: How to Apply What Works for ADHD Brains to a Task That is Difficult

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bit of a part 2 from episode 147. Take a listen to that first if you haven't and watch the following videos about the Wall of Awful. https:/...

147: The Most Offensive 4 Letter Word to an ADHD Brain

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry this is a clean episode. Tune in to hear the 4 letter word and see if you have been offended by it.   The 2 Part Videos on the Wall of Aw...

146: My Messy Mudroom Isn’t Working! Or Is It?

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your mudroom or laundry room gets messy? Listen to why I think we need to normalize the fact that workhorse rooms should be aloud ...

145: Is Your ADHD Brain Constantly Battling Between Underwhelm & Overwhelm?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is it time to be whelmed? That really is a thing and it might just be the thing our brain needs to function best! Listen and see if you agree! Article...

144: Little Jolt of Joy - Leave the Superlatives in the Yearbook!

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the school year is approaching and the Senior Superlatives are about to be announced...you remember those right? Most School Spirit, Best D...

143: Having A System is Not Going to Fix Your Home if You Have ADHD

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you have been trying to find a system that will actually work for you, right? What if I said no system will work for you because your ADHD brain fi...

142: Our Attention Span is Shrinking! Not Just the ADHD Brains!

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do with the knowledge that our brains are constantly seeking new information? Let's chat about just how bad it is...and ways to fight the s...

141: Lessons Learned From My Favorite Organizing Client

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm grateful for all of my clients...I learn so much from each one. In this podcast I reflect on the very special lessons I learned from a very specia...

140: Break this Organizing Rule for ADHD Brains - Don’t Waste Space!

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every 10th episode I dig into an organizing, decluttering, planning, or productivity rule that I think we should break for our ADHD brains and what to...

139: Quick Tip Tuesday - Try a Pending List for your ADHD Brain

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have struggle with To Do lists...try a pending list instead! Listen for how it helps us keep track of what we do accomplish and not let down by...

138: Follow-Through Friday - A Simple Challenge for Your ADHD Brain

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about not being able to get started on a task...what about the trouble with finishing it?!  Connect with me... Free Group: bit.ly/joylo...

137: Is Your Need for Perfectionism Holding You Back?

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think that ADHD and perfectionism can coexist? Listen in and see if your excuses are perfectionism in disguise. Connect with me: Website: https...

136: Little Jolt of Joy - Are You Running in the Right Heat?

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More track metaphors (listen to episode 76 if you want more). Today I want you to ask yourself when making changes to your home if you are feeling bot...

135: ADHD & Your Home - How to Get Yourself to Do What You Know Needs To Be Done

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are smart and capable but still can't get yourself to get your house in order...what is happening? And what do we do about it? Join me as I talk a...

134: Quick Tip Tuesday - The Best Purse for Your ADHD Brain & How to Organize It!

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever struggled with remembering or losing your purse? Does it become a dumping ground or a bottomless pit? Listen in and see if this tip helps. 4 days...

133: Little Jolt of Joy - More Is Caught Than Taught - ADHD Parenting Concerns

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you worry what your messy house means for your kids in the future? Are you ruining things for them? This seems to be one of our biggest concerns......

132: Spring Cleaning with ADHD - Let’s Be Realistic

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Should you Spring Clean your house? Maybe...but do it for the right reasons at the right time that suits your ADHD. Connect with me: Website:  https:...

131: Your Home is Messy! - Do You Want to Know Why? Or Do You Want a Solution?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So you might think you have ADHD? Or you got a late life diagnosis? Or you just know you've always been messy and you want to know why... Knowledge is...

130: Bend this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - Keeping Like Items with Like Items

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every 10th episode is part of a "Break this rule if you have ADHD" series. Today we talk about the rule of keeping like items with like items. Listen ...

129: ADHD Friendly Packing Tips For You & the Kids (So You Don’t Overpack!)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spring Break Trips are upon us...but these travel packing tips will help for any vacation. Time to put the kids to work on this one...it helps them & ...

137: Is Your Need for Perfectionism Holding You Back?

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might not think ADHD and Perfectionism go hand in hand but you might be surprised.   Website: https://joylovinghome.com Email: joy@joylovinghome....

128: Work Life Balance with an ADHD Brain

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of the 4 Burner Method regarding work life balance? Curious how to think about it with our ADHD Brain? Join me as I explore one of life...

127: Little Jolt of Joy - Don’t Give Up!

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling behind on your goals for the year, or the month, or even this week? Don't Give Up! Listen in and let's think about ways we can flex into chanc...

126: 5 Steps to Help You Stand Up If Your Home Makes You Feel Like You Are Drowning!

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you are so overwhelmed by you home that you feel like you are drowning? Today we explore 5 steps to help you feel like you can bre...

125: A Habit Hack for ADHD Brains

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tried to start a new habit this year but you just keep messing up because you skip days and forget? Listen for a twist on how to set yourself up succe...

124: The Life Changing Magic of Knowing Your Season of Life

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing my thoughts on a recent interview with Mari Kondo where she shares that she has given up on tidying during this season of life. Have grace in ...

123: Fighting the Defeating Feeling of Being Disappointed With Yourself Again!

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is the end of January and the excitement of a new year has worn off and we are discovering that we aren't doing all the things we promised ourselve...

Trailer: Is the Joy Loving Home Podcast for You?

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi! I'm glad you stumbled upon my podcast! Tune in to see if you are in a place that feels right for you! If so, welcome!!! I'm so glad to have you jo...

122: Little Jolt of Joy - What Is Better Than Trial & Error When Trying To Create Order In Your Home If You Have ADHD?

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A quick twist on trial and error to help you get your home in order. Connect with me: Community: bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Email: joy@joylovinghom...

121: Your Future Self is Not More Important Than Your Now Self

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are feeling stuck about an area of your home that you keep avoiding? Ask yourself this question...are you waiting to do it "right" so your futu...

120: Break this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every 10th episode of the Joy Loving Home Podcast introduces a rule of organizing, decluttering, planning or productivity that I think you should brea...

Bonus Episode 19: Runway Week - Part 5 - Start Your New Year Right by doing this FIRST if you have ADHD - Takeoff!

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up Runway Week with part 5 time to Takeoff!!  How do you keep your momentum past the new year? Tune in and hear 3 ways to help. Connect with...

Bonus Episode 18: Runway Week - Part 4 - Start Your Year Right by Doing This FIRST if you have ADHD - Schedule

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's turn the idea of a schedule upside down for our ADHD brains! Join the community to get a video of how this works: bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity

Bonus Episode 17: Runway Week - Part 3 - Start Your Year Right by Doing This FIRST if You Have ADHD - Realistic Expectations

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our Runway Week...ways to set ourselves up for the new year if we have ADHD that will help us have a better start. We are exploring the acro...

Bonus Episode 16: Runway Week Part 2 - Start the Year Right by Doing this FIRST if You Have ADHD - Intentions

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of Runway week where we set up some things to help our ADHD Brains make the most of the new year. Join the podcast group as we support and insp...

Bonus Episode 15: Runway Week - Part 1 - Start the Year Right by Doing This FIRST if you have ADHD

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for runway week and lets start this new year right! bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity  

119: Don’t Start a New Year’s Resolution Today if You Have ADHD!

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ADHD, starting a New Year's Resolution today could be a really bad idea! Tune in to find out why. Connect with me: Community: bit.ly/joylo...

118: What to Do When Your ADHD Brain Glitches and Acts Like a Neurotypical Brain

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we surprise ourselves by having a task that seems very organized, systematic, and consistent and we wonder what our ADHD brain is doing resp...

22 for 22 Wrap Up and Christmas Isn’t a To Do List or a Deadline

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up our 22 for 22 list as inspired by Gretchen Ruben and the Happier Podcast.  Also, be careful to not make Christmas a to do list or a deadl...

116: Little Jolt of Joy - Apologies, Updates, & Encouragement

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Updates on TAG (team accountability game) and a little encouragement as you have so much to do this holiday season! Ways to connect with me... Communi...

115: Little Jolt of Joy - The Illusion of Control

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is your goal of getting organized to gain some control over your life? Is this an illusion? Today's podcast I explore this, along with the suggestion ...

114: Gamify the Christmas To Do List for ADHD Brains - Let’s Play TAG!

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to turn your Christmas To Do List into a game this year? Let's play TAG! This Team Accountability Game will be a fun way to get things done and m...

113: SOS - How to do a Strategic Organizing Sprint when Company is on the Way

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time for an SOS? Strategic Organizing Sprints are great for when company is heading your way. Listen and pause as needed whenever you need this episod...

112: Getting Motivated to Declutter & Organize with the Selfless Task

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stuck and want to get motivated to declutter, organize & clean...try this challenge.  Beware: It comes with cautions!   Connect with Me! Community: ...

111: Little Jolt of Joy - The Art of Organizing

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Organizing is an Art...you don't have to follow any rules...organize just for you! Listen to this Little Jolt of Joy for Inspiration and check out Car...

110: Bend this Organizing Rule if You Have ADHD - One In One Out

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does the Organizing Rule - One In - One Out work when you have ADHD? Tune in to hear the good and the not so great about the rule and how to bend ...

109: Little Jolt of Joy - Add Magic to the Mundane to Motivate Your ADHD Brain!

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some simple suggestions to add a little magic into our every day tasks as a way to motivate our ADHD Brains to get moving!  Please share with me if y...

108: Quit Trying to Reset Your Home...ADHD Brains Should Try This Instead!

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling frustrated by your home and think you need a reset? Well, they don't work if it was never "set" to begin with. Have ADHD? Try doing this tip i...

107: Quick Tip Tuesday for ADHD Brains - Gamify Your Decluttering with Hopscotch

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we explore a new way of gamifying our cleaning/decluttering/organizing by using Hopscotch with our home. This is great for our ADHD brains! Join...

106: 2 Lies our ADHD Brain Tells Us About Organizing & 1 Truth That Will Help

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What lies are we allowing our brains to tell us when it comes to organizing? What can we do when we don't have an excuse to use but we still feel over...

105: Little Jolt of Joy - ADHD Brains & Forgotten Cups

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had an epiphany regarding all the cups that get forgotten around this house...share your thoughts with me...am I on to something? Email: joylovingho...

104: Quick Tip - What To Do With In-Between Clothes

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Answering a Listener Question Today... What do we do with the clothes that are not clean but not dirty to keep them from becoming a pile on the floor?...

103: Use this ADHD Hack to Start Organizing Your Home - The Selfish Task

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You know that space in your house that you really want to get organized...but it feels selfish, or irresponsible, or crazy when there are so many othe...

102: Little Jolt of Joy - What Is Most Important

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I took a trip this week so that I could help my mom visit my grandmother.  Lessons about what matters most are on my mind in this little jolt of joy....

101: The ADHD Brain’s Biggest Fear in Getting Organized!

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I almost called this episode...this is me trying...tune in to hear what I think is a major fear that keeps those of us with ADHD brains self-sabotagin...

100: Little Jolt of Joy - The Journey Should Be Messy

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 has begun...a little story of how I got to this point on the journey.   Please check out all the ways to connect with me...including the upd...

Bonus Episode 14: Harness the Power of Procrastination

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination doesn't have to be all bad! Harness the power of active avoidance and see what all you can accomplish!   Connect with me! Email: joy@...

Bonus Episode 13 - Loopholes & Lessons

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A reflection of podcasting for one year...and exciting things to come...

99: Top 3 Organizing Problems & 3 Real Solutions

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I look back on my 4 years in the organizing industry and discuss what I see as the top 3 problems or mistaken beliefs  about getting organized....

98: Try this ADHD Friendly Hack to Remember Your Nagging To Dos - Suggestion Box Saturday

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have those tasks that nag at you but you never remember to take care of them until the moment they bug you again? You know what I mean...the bu...

97: Little Jolt of Joy - Why Have Goals When You are ADHD

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes people with ADHD feel defeated about making goals because we know we have a hard time hitting them...so why bother? Listen and see why I thi...

96: Thursday Thoughts - Anchor Your ADHD Overwhelm

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I address one of the podcast group's biggest struggles...OVERWHELM! Thoughts on how to anchor yourself when the clutter is just too much, or you...

95: Work With Me Wednesday - Experience the 5 Step Organizing Process as I Organize My Mudroom

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am experimenting with what it would be like for you to turn this podcast on and work with me through your space as I work through mine. Today'...